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Root River Trailhead – Natural Playground loop from La Crescent

Root River Trailhead – Natural Playground loop from La Crescent

Hard

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Root River Trailhead – Natural Playground loop from La Crescent

06:15

108km

1,300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

53.2 km

City Park and Veterans Park

Highlight • Rest Area

What a neat looking playground and a veterans park with a tank. Picnic shelter and more. Nice place to stop and take a break at the end of the Root River Trail.

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2

54.0 km

View of the Houston sign on the Bluff.

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of the Houston sign on the Bluff from the Root River bike trail.

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3

54.6 km

Root River Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

This trailhead even has showers!

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4

54.6 km

Natural Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

This natural playground is located right next to the Root River Trailhead in Houston, Minnesota. It features nature walks and a campground for walk in tents only. Perfect for bicycle campers. There are showers in the nearby Trail Center.

Tip by

5

55.1 km

International Owl Center, Houston

Highlight • Structure

The International Owl Center is worth a visit. It features live owl exhibits and engaging presentations about all matters owl.

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6

55.1 km

Owl City Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

I didn't stop in here today (as I was on my bike and wanted to keep riding), but it's always good to know about bike shops on big bike trails just in case!

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7

55.2 km

Barista's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Right at the end of the trail is this coffee shop. Years ago when I got here, it was right as they were closing and didn't have a chance to …

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8

56.5 km

Bluffview Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The home of their local ball team, with a couple ball diamonds.

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89.4 km

Root River Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

B

108 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.2 km

38.5 km

3.34 km

766 m

745 m

137 m

Surfaces

44.0 km

33.7 km

20.7 km

7.95 km

1.49 km

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Wednesday 11 November

14°C

5°C

20 %

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